Easy Access to Cannabis in Saskatchewan

Easy Access to Cannabis in Saskatchewan of Saskatchewan, the minimum age for legal cannabis purchase and possession is 19 years old. Adults are allowed to possess 30 grams or 1.06 ounces of marijuana in public at any one time, though it is recommended that consumers use caution and consider sharing when using a public space. Consuming in a car or other vehicle is prohibited as it is dangerous for everyone, especially children. In addition, smoking in public spaces is prohibited. Landlords and condo boards can also impose rules against the possession, cultivation, use and sale of cannabis in rental units. Lastly, it is illegal to consume while driving and carries the same penalties as impaired driving with alcohol.

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Provincial fines range from $200 to $2,250 under the Cannabis Control (Saskatchewan) Act, Bill 121, with larger fines based on a higher level of offence. Retailers can be fined for selling to minors or failing to require identification when a person buys cannabis. It is also illegal to transport marijuana across Canada’s border, even for air travel within the country, or into U.S states where marijuana is legal.

University of Regina economics professor Jason Childs expects to see most of the legal marijuana stores popping up in urban areas. He said the reason is because a lot of people in the 18-29 year old demographic tend to drink less alcohol and smoke more marijuana than their rural counterparts. Childs also noted more research is needed around how long it takes for marijuana to leave a person’s system.